• China's telecom regulator issued a roadmap for satellite network expansion.
• The plan builds on the national five-year plan laid out in March.
• Details of the plan are not fully disclosed.
• Expansion aims to enhance China's space-based capabilities.

China's satellite network expansion may indicate a growing focus on space-based communications and navigation, which could strengthen its position in the global space economy. The plan suggests a long-term commitment to developing China's space industry, which may have implications for international cooperation and competition in the sector.